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Nutrition & the Brain
Equipping Minds Conference 2019
Slide2Where Are We Going?
Who are we?
Why nutrition?
Bioindividual
nutrition
Get rid of the bad
guys
Reduce inflammation and heal the gut
Get help
Diet protocols & steps for success
Supplements, etc.
Slide3The Family
The family that eats together
…
Slide4Why Nutrition?
“
…
a comprehensive nutritional and dietary intervention is effective at improving nutritional status, non-verbal IQ, autism symptoms, and other symptoms in most individuals with ASD
(Autism Spectrum Disorder)
.”
(A Comprehensive Nutritional and Dietary Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder
–
A Randomized, Controlled 12-Month Trial)
Slide5“Children with ADHD and/or autism may do better on an elimination regimen that’s free of wheat, dairy, processed foods, and all forms of sugar and sugar alternatives, food dyes, and additives.” Dr. Daniel Amen
Slide6Hippocrates, 460-370 BC
Slide7“
Treating autism as a body disorder that affects the brain gives us SO many other treatment options.” Dr. Hyman
Functional & systems medicine = biochemical individuality
EVERY child is unique
Slide8The Keys of UltraWellness
by, Dr. Mark Hyman
Improve nutrition
Reduce inflammation
Heal the gut
D
etoxify
Slide9Remove the Problem Foods
“There is one thing that ALL people with ASD should do, regardless of whether their brains are overactive or underactive
…
eliminate
anything
that can hurt their brain. It is important to realize that the food you eat is either medicine or it is poison. Here are the top 5 foods to avoid as they can make ASD worse.”
Dr. Daniel Amen
Dairy
Gluten (and ALL other food allergens)
Corn
Sugar
Artificial Ingredients
Slide10Gluten
A mixture of proteins found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye.
Can increase inflammation when ingested.
Your body can create antibodies to gluten which can inflame your brain.
Gluten negatively effects the functioning of the cerebellum.
Those with ASD already have decreased functioning of the cerebellum and gluten can make it much worse.
Slide11Casein
A protein found in dairy and is difficult to digest.
Can trigger a similar reaction as gluten.
In people with leaky gut, these proteins can pass through the intestinal wall and cause problems.
Brain fog,
spaciness
, inability to concentrate, and a numbness to pain.
According to Dr. Amen, when people with ASD removed dairy from their diet, they began talking more, their hyperactivity was reduced, and bowel problems were resolved.
Slide12Sugar
Pro-inflammatory.
Increases erratic brain cell firing.
Can cause fluctuations in blood sugar leading to behavioral problems.
Very addictive.
Sugar has been shown to have major negative effects on the brain.
Slide13Artificial Ingredients
Additives
Preservatives
Dyes and artificial colors
Artificial flavorings
Artificial sweeteners
“Children with autism, especially those with ADHD, can be sensitive to a variety of food dyes and colorings.”
Dr. Axe
A 2007 study in the U.K. showed that artificial colors and/or the common preservative Sodium Benzoate increased hyperactivity in children.
Slide14Reduce Inflammation
By removing inflammatory foods
Processed/packaged foods
Gluten/dairy/sugar/artificial ingredients
High concentration Omega-6 fatty acid cooking oils
The
N
emechek
Protocol
Take and Omega 3 supplement
Consume extra-virgin olive oil
Slide15Heal the Gut
This could mean getting rid of yeast with anti-
fungals
or a candida diet like the
BodyEcologyDiet
Killing off toxic bacteria in the small intestine (SIBO) with special antibiotics
The
Nemechek
Protocol suggests consuming inulin fiber (for children) and using the antibiotic
Rifaximin
(for children over 10 years old, youth, and adults)
Replenishing healthy bacteria with probiotics and probiotic foods.
Help digestion with digestive enzymes
Slide16Get Help
Work with a holistic nutrition practitioner or functional medicine doctor. Or both!
Get other expert opinions.
Every child is unique!
Consider food allergy testing.
Join communities of those who are walking a similar road.
Slide17GFCF Diet
Slide18Steps for Success
Become educated about the Gluten-Free and Casein-Free Diet (GFCF), as well as Soy-free (SF).
Learn the gluten grains and hidden sources of gluten.
Learn GF options.
Learn the Casein containing foods.
Learn CF options.
Gather recipes from cookbooks, food blogs,
Pinterest
.
Commit to doing it as a family!
Slide19Keep a Food Diary
Record everything your child eats and what symptom occurred.
Look for patterns
Use a notebook or an app
You may detect other intolerances like soy or citrus.
Slide20Work With Y
our Child
Before removing food from your child’s current diet, think of new GFCF alternatives.
Try different meal ideas and serve them to the family. (Get everyone involved!)
Keep track of the favorites, tweak the “not-so-favorites”, and throw out the utter-disaster-recipes.
G
et your kids in the kitchen helping to menu plan and prepare.
Slide21Make a Meal Plan
Keep in mind that many foods your child may already enjoy are inherently GFCF; such as fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, nuts, beans, fats, and oils.
Add these to your meal plan
.
Add GFCF versions of the prepared foods your child enjoys, such as: pancakes (GFCF recipe), pasta (rice pasta), coconut milk yogurt.
Find grocery stores with GF and dairy free sections. Consider health food store options, or online sources.
Slide22Weekly Meal Plan
Slide23Go Shopping
Consider removing snack and junk food from the pantry that might be a temptation.
Use your meal plan to create a shopping list.
Keep your pantry stocked.
Purchase diet compliant flours, milks, and other cooking staples to make the basics.
Slide24Grains with Gluten
Wheat
Barley
Rye
Spelt
Kamut
Triticale
Oats (except certified GF oats)
Bulgar
Semolina
Slide25GF Grains & Flours
Rice
Quinoa
Buckwheat
Millet
Amaranth
Corn *
Wild rice
Tapioca
Coconut flour
Nut flours
Sorghum
Teff
Slide26Casein Free Options
Coconut milk
Almond, hazelnut, hemp milk
Rice milk
Homemade nut/seed milks
Coconut oil
Ghee
Lard or tallow
CF and soy-free cheeses
Sorbets without milk
Non-dairy ice cream
Coconut ice cream
Homemade fruit popsicles
GFCF chocolate
Slide27Fermented Foods
Contain probiotics, which are essential in helping repair a leaky gut.
Research is showing that a healthy balance of bacteria in the body has a major impact on autism.
Water or coconut kefir
Fermented/Cultured vegetables
Sauerkraut
Kimchi
Kombucha
Slide28Natural Supplements
Fish oil
Digestive enzymes with each meal
Vitamin D3
Probiotics
L-
Carnitine
Slide29Various Diets
…
because we are all unique
The Body Ecology Diet,
Donna Gates, M.Ed., ABAAHP
GAPS,
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD
GFCFSF (Gluten-free, Casein-free, Soy-free) See:
NourishingHope.com
The
Nemechek
protocol
, Dr. Patrick M.
N
emechek
Ketogenic
Diet
Other Websites:
Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Josh
Axe
Dr. Mark Hyman
Autism Awareness Center
Autism Canada (discusses several diets)
Slide30Essential Oils
Frankincense
Sandalwood
Vetiver
Lavender
Mandarin
Cedarwood
Chamomile
Peppermint
Bergamont
Ylang
ylang
Slide31How About You?
Follow the principles of a healthy GFCF diet along with your child/family
Get 7-8 hours of sleep each night
Get out and walk for a minimum of 30min/day
Weight
bearing exercises
4-5 times/
week
https
://www.fitnessblender.com
/
Take time to breath/pray/meditate (de-stress)
Take 1 day in 7 for doing what you love. Don
’
t even think about work!
Get a physical
Slide32Eat Real Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants
Slide33Stages Wellness
Shannon Ebbers CNTP
For feedback or questions:
Shanebbers@gmail.com
Slide34Resources
https://bodyecology.com/articles/can-your-child-recover-from-autism-interview-with-susan-
levin
https://draxe.com/autism-natural-treatment
/
The Brain Maker,
Dr.
Perlmutter
, MD
Gut and Psychology Syndrome,
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride, MD
https://nourishinghope.com/diet-for-autism
/
https://kellybroganmd.com/two-foods-may-sabotage-brain
/
https://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Article/2012/09/11/L-carnitine-helps-kids-with-autism-study-
finds
Slide35Resources
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-sugar-affects-the-brain-
4065218
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9739/how-gluten-wreaks-havoc-on-your-
gut.html
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gut-brain-connection#
section3
https://youtu.be/
p7BSZA_Fpaw
(My boys make
fermented Vegetables)